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There are several different algorithms and calculations to determine nutrient density. Try this straightforward and easy method. Image Credit: Igor Ustynskyy/Moment/GettyImages A nutrient-dense food has a high ratio of nutrients to calories. The amount of calories eaten in a day is largely driven by energy needs, satiety and appetite and can be satisfied well before a person reaches their nutrition goals if eating nutrient-poor foods. Advertisement Choosing foods high in fiber, protein and essential vitamins and minerals will help you eat a high-quality diet....

Slow-cooking a shoulder roast in a Crock-Pot produces a flavorful, fork-tender dish. Image Credit: grandriver/iStock/GettyImages Slow-cooking a shoulder roast in a Crock-Pot produces a flavorful, fork-tender dish. Beef shoulder, also known as beef clod and beef chuck, refers to the shoulder and neck region of the cow. Because this area contains muscle, fat and gristle, it is one of the most flavorful cuts of meat. Advertisement The shoulder also produces the toughest cuts, such as flat-iron roast and chuck steak....

Frozen soup makes a quick meal when you're short on time. Image Credit: AnnaPustynnikova/iStock/GettyImages If you have ever walked down the freezer aisle in the grocery store, you may have seen frozen soup. Typically, soup comes in cans or boxes, but frozen soup in bags is also one vessel for this comforting food. You can also freeze your own homemade soup and defrost it for later. Advertisement Like any food that comes frozen, there are multiple cooking and reheating methods to get your icy soup to a steaming hot temperature....

Dumbbell rows are a great exercise to work the teres major and minor. Image Credit: Supawat Punnanon / EyeEm/EyeEm/GettyImages Your shoulder is the most mobile joint in your body. However, this makes it less stable than other joints that don’t move as much. Your shoulder stability depends on the strength of its surrounding muscles, including teres major and teres minor. Advertisement The teres major and minor muscles are tiny back muscles when compared with your latissimus dorsi — and even smaller than your deltoids....

Homemade mayo can add a lot of flavor to your food. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages A sandwich graced with homemade mayo can transform a humdrum lunch into something special. You can also add herbs to your mayonnaise recipe to further boost the flavor. When making this condiment, it may sometimes turn out too thin, but don’t despair because this one, simple technique will help. Advertisement Is Your Mayo Not Emulsifying? Lisa Richards, CNC, creator of the Candida Diet, tells LIVESTRONG....

If you find yourself in the middle of baking but don't have butter, don't panic — just turn to this guide. Image Credit: ALLEKO/iStock/GettyImages Savvy cooks don’t have to skip out on cookies and other tasty treats while trying to protect their health. You can learn tricks to transform recipes with a butter substitute for cookies. Advertisement These tips aren't just for the health- or weight-conscious. Any time you're in the mood to bake but are short on butter — or if you're looking to make your cookies a little healthier — you can use a substitute....

Swap spaghetti squash into your favorite pasta dishes for a lighter meal that's still big on flavor. Image Credit: LauriPatterson/iStock/GettyImages Pining for a plate of pasta minus the calories and carbs? Believe it or not, this pipe dream can be a reality if you get a little creative and substitute spaghetti squash for some (or all) of your noodles. Advertisement "Although I'm a pasta person, as a mom and dietitian, I like to boost the value of my meals whenever possible, so sometimes I combine whole-grain or bean-based pasta along with veggies, like spaghetti squash," Bonnie Taub-Dix, RDN, creator of BetterThanDieting....

Give the pink fish a twist by popping it in the air fryer for a deliciously crispy supper. Image Credit: gbh007/iStock/GettyImages Let’s talk about a winning dinner: Salmon’s health benefits, versatility and lack of fishy flavor make it a top meal choice. But roasting it the same way every week can make the pink fish feel boring — and fast. Advertisement Instead of tossing your salmon to the side, break out your air fryer....

Suddenly constipated? Stress might be the bane of your bowels. Image Credit: gpointstudio/iStock/GettyImages Sleepless nights, overeating, a weakened immune system — the more common symptoms of stress are probably familiar to you. But stress can also trigger lesser-known side effects (both mental and physical) that you might not expect. Advertisement Here, Rosalind S. Dorlen, PsyD, a New Jersey-based, board-certified clinical psychologist and member of the psychiatry department at the Overlook Medical Center, shares some of the more surprising ways stress may manifest in your body....

You can still enjoy a cup of coffee and protect your teeth from stains by following these dentist-recommended tips. Image Credit: Sean Anthony Eddy/E+/GettyImages Drinking a cup of coffee is a classic way to start the day or enjoy an afternoon pick-me-up. Plus, there are potential health benefits to drinking coffee, including a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, Alzheimer’s and other diseases, according to Johns Hopkins Medicine. Advertisement For many people, coffee is a non-negotiable, but the risk is sacrificing bright white teeth due to its ability to stain....

Turn up the intensity to increase your fat-burning potential. Image Credit: gorodenkoff/iStock/GettyImages You may be missing your favorite HIIT studio class right about now, so here’s some good news: You can re-create the experience at home. Plus, this 20-minute high-intensity workout also helps blast belly fat and burns more calories in less time than steady-state cardio. Advertisement ‌Check out more of our 20-minute workouts here — we’ve got something for everyone....

The familiar whir of rope flying through the air and the rhythmic tick as it slaps the ground recalls memories of childhood playgrounds. Outside of gym class, jumping rope is a plyometric exercise suitable for all ages and experience levels. It improves agility, coordination and requires very little to get started. Protecting your knees and ankles is especially important for adults. Whether you’re working out in a gym or at home, roll out an exercise mat for a little extra cushion; your knees will thank you....

Hot sauce can irritate the digestive tract, leading to loose stools. Image Credit: Enes Evren/E+/GettyImages Even if you can down curry vindaloo or burritos doused in hot sauce without flinching, your body might not be able to hold its poker face as well. While most people can eat spicy foods with no problems, others find they provoke diarrhea and other uncomfortable digestive symptoms. Advertisement Read more: Can Spicy Foods or Caffeine Cause Gastritis?...

Two glasses of carrot juice flanked by raw carrots and a jug of juice. Image Credit: PicturePartners/iStock/Getty Images In certain instances, what you eat and drink can change the color of your urine. Certain foods, such as carrots, rhubarb and juices can influence the color of your urine. Urine normally has a yellow hue but some foods, and even vitamins, can cause your urine to turn yellow, dark brown or fluorescent green....

Vitamins can change the color of your urine. Image Credit: hello! I’m sungho/Moment/GettyImages There’s a funny saying about vitamins — that they just make expensive urine. Whether vitamin supplements are really worth your money, they can change your urine color. If you see orange or bright yellow pee in the bowl, don’t be surprised — some excess vitamins are excreted in your urine. Advertisement Tip Some vitamins can change the color of your urine, and it is nothing to worry about....

Making common deadlift mistakes, like arching your lower back, can lead to pain and injury — and also make your reps less effective. Image Credit: Hirurg/E+/GettyImages In This Article Not Squeezing Your Lats Having an Arched Back Thrusting You Hips Too Far Squatting Your Deadlift Moving Too Quickly Holding the Weight Far Away Using a Wide Stance How to Deadlift With Perfect Form The deadlift is much-beloved exercise for a reason: Do the move right and you can work all your major muscle groups in a single rep....

The high fat content of coconut milk can cause upset stomachs. Image Credit: LightFieldStudios/iStock/GettyImages If you feel sick after eating full-fat coconut milk or snacking on fresh coconut meat, that could be because the high fat content in coconuts is upsetting your stomach. You could also have fructose intolerance, gallbladder issues or irritable bowel syndrome. Advertisement Tip If drinking coconut milk causes gas or diarrhea, check to see if thickeners or sweeteners could be the culprit....

Focus on core exercises to help get abs. Image Credit: veerasakpiyawatanakul/iStock/GettyImages Wouldn’t it be nice if you could take an over-the-counter supplement to get a sculpted physique? While many products claim you can take creatine for ripped abs or a sculpted physique, the main reason people take oral creatine is to increase exercise performance and strength. Advertisement Read more: Everything You Need to Know to Find the Best Creatine Supplement for You Video of the Day Tip Creatine is an amino acid that may help you build lean muscle mass, but in order to get ripped abs, you also need to reduce body fat, follow a strict diet and do plenty of compound movements and core exercises....

Your metabolism stays elevated for hours after vigorous aerobic exercise. Image Credit: Hello Lovely/DigitalVision/GettyImages When you exercise, you burn more calories because your working muscles require more fuel. After you finish your workout, your body begins a process of recovery. The more intensely that you work out, the longer your body takes to recover. Advertisement During the repair process, your body continues to burn additional calories. Your metabolism after exercise can stay elevated for as long as 15 minutes to 48 hours according to Len Kravitz writing for the University of New Mexico....

Is this an emergency? If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, please see the National Library of Medicine’s list of signs you need emergency medical attention or call 911. Stevia is a alternative sweetener that's more than 200 times sweeter than conventional sugar. Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/GettyImages Image Credit: HandmadePictures/iStock/GettyImages The Acceptable Daily Intake (ADI) is the amount of a substance that people can consume in food or beverages on a daily basis during their whole life without any appreciable risk to health, per June 2015 research in ​Nutrition Today​....